Converse Giving

05/28/2026

Reflecting on Reunion Weekend, one comment stayed with us: “This love of place, and all of its traditions, the friendships and community, this is what I want everyone's college experience to be.”

This kind of experience doesn’t just happen. It’s carried forward by those who believe in it. Today’s students, and the generations to come, are searching for that same sense of home. You can help make that possible.

By including Converse in your estate plans through our partnership with FreeWill, you ensure that future generations can find a home at Converse. You’ll also be welcomed into the Mary Wilson Gee Society. Make a planned gift today and join a community wishing to leave a lasting legacy.

Link: https://frwill.link/4n9nkL3

05/11/2026

We are delighted to share that Converse Giving is once again hosting a campaign to create notes of encouragement, wisdom, and congratulations for our graduating seniors! We will provide personalized, keepsake notes for our newest alumni at Commencement rehearsal on May 21.

Anyone can participate! Donors who purchase notes can either designate a message for a particular senior, or write a general note of congratulations to share with any student who may not receive a note from a parent or loved one. With the help of our Converse community, we can ensure that every graduate feels loved and supported as they celebrate this momentous achievement. 💜💛

Graduation notes are $25 each, with proceeds going to The Converse Fund. Link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ShareYourChair
Please submit your note by May 15 - thank you!

Converse Alumni Association
Converse University

05/04/2026

We offer our sincere thanks to everyone who showed their support for the Liz White Calvert '84 Spirit of Converse Scholarship on April 27 (Liz's birthday.) With your help, and thanks to the generous matching support of her little brother David White, we raised $25,016 to strengthen this scholarship and ensure that her legacy continues to open doors for students.

Liz was a true embodiment of the spirit of the Converse community. She was a devoted alumna, a member of the Converse Board of Trustees, and her commitment reflected an unwavering and lifelong dedication to the Converse mission. Thank you for helping to celebrate her life and memory in this meaningful and impactful way.

Converse Alumni Association

04/30/2026

Here's another beautiful example of our alumni giving back to Converse! During Reunion Weekend our alums brought item donations for Valkyrie Supply for our students to meet their basic needs. We are so grateful to all of our alumni who are giving back to our alma mater by investing in the future of Converse students! 💜💛

Would you like to support Valkyrie Supply from afar? Check out their Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TUEQDYI96GRZ/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Converse Alumni Association

04/29/2026

We are so inspired by the amazing generosity of our alumni donors! At Reunion Weekend we celebrated our standout classes who led the way for Converse Giving in 2025-2026. This year's Class Act champions are DOUBLE winners from the Class of 1996 - they raised the most for Converse AND also had the highest participation rate among milestone classes! Way to go, 1996! 🩷🩷

We are also deeply grateful to our first Spirit of Giving award winners - the Class of 1959 - who gave an impressive $102,756 back to Converse this year! Thank you, ladies of '59!

All in all, our alumni have given a grand total of $708,701 to Converse since July 1, 2025. Thank you ALL for helping to ensure that students can experience the power of a Converse education for generations to come! 💜💛

Did you miss the Reunion Giving deadline? No worries! You can still make an impact by giving before the end of our fiscal year on June 30. Thank you! www.converse.edu/give

04/27/2026

Today, April 27, we invite you to join us for a special day of giving dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Liz White Calvert ’84. Held on what would have been Liz’s birthday, we celebrate not only her life, but the enduring mark she left on all who knew her—and on the place that brought them together.

As a devoted alumna and member of the Converse Board of Trustees, Liz embodied the spirit of this community. Her commitment to Converse was unwavering and reflected a lifelong dedication to its mission. Through the Liz White Calvert ’84 Spirit of Converse Scholarship, her legacy continues to open doors for students.

In celebration of Liz and the impact of this scholarship, her little brother, David White, has generously established a $10,000 matching gift challenge—offering a meaningful opportunity to double your impact. No matter the size, your contribution will be a meaningful tribute to her life, a gift to future generations, and a powerful reminder of the enduring strength of the Class of 1984.

You can make a gift to the Liz White Calvert, '84 Scholarship here: https://www.givecampus.com/s/j29f1y

04/21/2026

TODAY is the day! The "It's a Class Act" Reunion fundraising competition closes tonight. We are SO excited to see our alumni soon for Reunion Weekend, where we will celebrate their generosity and dedication to our beloved alma mater. 💜💛

You can still join the fun by making a class gift in honor of your best friend, roommate, beloved professor, or in memory of a loved one. Be sure to remind your friends that today is the class giving deadline! Thank you again to all of our amazing alumni who have already participated by giving back to Converse.

🎵"We love you now, we'll love you when, our college days are done." 🎶

Giving link: https://www.givecampus.com/s/mihe0y
Converse Alumni Association

04/20/2026

TOMORROW is the deadline to participate in the "It's a Class Act" Reunion fundraising competition! We are SO excited to see our alumni return home to campus this week for Reunion, and we are deeply grateful to all of those dedicated alumni who have already made a gift! 💜💛

Currently the Pink Panthers of 1996 are in the lead for BOTH the Gift Award and Participation Award by raising the most dollars for Converse and also having the largest number of class gifts. Will they prevail, or will their sisters from 1986 and 1976 overtake their lead? Whatever happens, it's looking good to THINK PINK this year for Class Act! 🩷🩷

You can join the fun by making a gift in honor of a classmate, roommate, beloved professor, or in memory of a loved one. You can also help spread the word by reaching out to your friends and reminding them of the deadline tomorrow evening.
Thank you!

Giving link: https://www.givecampus.com/s/mihe0y
Converse Alumni Association

04/09/2026

We can't believe that Reunion Weekend is just TWO WEEKS AWAY! We are so excited to welcome all of our alumni home to Converse to reconnect and celebrate together. 💜💛

Thank you to all of the milestone classes who have already participated in the "It's a Class Act!" Reunion Giving Competition. Currently, the Class of 1996 Pink Panthers are in the lead for BOTH awards, with the highest amount raised AND the highest class participation rate! Way to go, '96! 🩷🩷

You can check your own class standings, participation, and of course make a gift to Converse on our Class Act giving page here: https://www.givecampus.com/s/p5lsb8
Making a gift is quick and easy with PayPay, Venmo, CashApp, or even through your Donor Advised Fund!

Converse Alumni Association

04/08/2026

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Katie Talbert to the Converse Giving team as our new VP for Advancement & External Relations!

Converse University is pleased to announce that Dr. Katie Talbert will join the University as Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External

04/01/2026

With our 2026 Reunion Weekend fast approaching, there are only three weeks left to give towards the "It's a Class Act!" fundraising competition - No joke! 😆

Click the link below to see current class giving rankings, follow our progress, and to make your own gift to ensure that generations of students can experience the power of a Converse education - now and forever. 💜💛

All Converse Fund gifts received by April 21st will count towards this year's Class Act totals. We can't wait to celebrate with you soon back home at Converse!

Giving link: https://www.givecampus.com/s/mhf2jv
PS - You can give easily with PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, and even through your Donor Advised Fund!

Converse Alumni Association